Reports to make or break a tenancy deposit dispute claim
The most common dispute claims relate to cleaning issues and damage to the property.
The Deposit Diaries
Sandy Bastin Head of TDS Adjudication Services
The Deposit Diaries: Reasonable adjustment and equality in tenancy deposit disputes
Sandy Bastin, head of adjudication services at Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), explains what reasonable adjustments are.
The Deposit Diaries: Court orders and dispute resolution
How TDS deals with Court Orders in respect of deposits
Advice for agents on how to handle deposit disputes fair and reasonably
Sandy Bastin, head of adjudication services at TDS, shares guidance on how to present a claim to a tenant in order to maximise the chances of early resolution.
Deposit Diaries: Is there a dispute?
Before submitting a ‘dispute’ it is important that the member firstly ensures that the ‘dispute’ is eligible for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Deposit Diaries: Early termination of tenancy may cause dispute
Keep a clear audit trail in order to back up agreements
Deposit Diaries: Rent Deferral and Deposit Cap
Vital to document temporary changes to rental agreements
Deposit diaries: Early intervention can lead to dispute resolutions
An impartial intermediary can help to avoid the need for more formal intervention
Deposit diaries: Communication is Key
The earlier issues or changes of circumstances are raised, the better for all concerned.